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Speech ContestJudges Training

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Three Purposesof Speech ContestsThree Purposesof Speech Contests

1. Provide an opportunity to practice competitive speaking

2. Provide interesting educational programs for members and the public

3. Provide an opportunity to learn by observing proficient speakers

Contestants

Toastmasters International

Audience

Themselves

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Judges have an obligation to:Judges have an obligation to:

Judging = selecting a winner

Evaluating = appraisal and advice

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Judging vs. EvaluatingJudging vs. Evaluating

Judges’ decisionsare confidential!

Accurate

Fair

Trustworthy

Knowledgeable

Good listeners

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Good Judges Are …Good Judges Are …

Speaker position Champion for the underdog Halo effect Reverse halo effect Second time around Not the norm Prejudices and personal preferences

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Barriers to ObjectivityBarriers to Objectivity

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Know the Rules!Know the Rules!

PreventMisconceptions

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Judge’s Guide and BallotJudge’s Guide and Ballot

Take notes

Use suggested points

Use other point values

Pluses and minuses

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The Judge’s GuideThe Judge’s Guide

Content

Delivery

Language

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Judging CategoriesJudging Categories

Development

Effectiveness

Value

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ContentContent

Physical

Voice

Manner

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DeliveryDelivery

Appropriateness

Correctness

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LanguageLanguage

The strongest principleThe strongest principle

of growth liesof growth lies

in human choice.in human choice.

– – George EliotGeorge Eliot

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ConclusionConclusion